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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.16, 48.51 and 29.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.16, 48.51 and 29.97 is: 41.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.16 : 48.51 = 29.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.16/48.51 = 29.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.16x = 48.51 × 29.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.16x = 1,453.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453.84/35.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.35

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